Nikon D5300 DX-Format DSLR Camera (Grey) with 55-200mm Lens

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For an entry level DSLR its pretty good. It can take some amazing detail with a good lens and time. This is my First DSLR. At the time it was a choice between this and the Sony A7ii which was onsale at the time but 400 dollars more and I had no idea about crop vs full frame at the time. It can output wonderful detailed quality. I took a picture of my friend and you could see every wrinkle and dimple in his face I was quite amazed. If I was to buy a camera again I would get a Sony A7 series model simply for the EVF(electronic viewfinder) so I could see exposure differences when changing settings. You can see that on this NIkon if you turn on Live View, but its painfully slow to use.

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This camera is AWESOME! It can do so much, it is good for a beginner and can be used for seasoned photographers as well. It is a great base. I bought a lightly used one from a certified seller for a great deal on Amazon. I got the camera, the 18-140 lens and a ton accessories for $600 so I would recommend looking at the used options on amazon if you do not want to pay full price. Also do not rush to buy everything at once. I have takes photos for a while now and most photographer upgrade certain parts as they need them. Do not feel like you need a complete kit with 3 lenses right off the bat (I only say this because I have a lot of accessories that I never use). If you are lazy like me and hate changing lens go for the 18-140 lens in the bundle or buy just the base and get the 55-300 lens that is even more versatile separately. Make sure any lens you buy is AF-S, if the price seems too good to be true the lens probably has no autofocus to work with this camera. I have had it now for several months and mostly shoot wildlife (birds). The auto settings on it are so good I rarely use and of the manual settings and can take great in flight pictures of birds.

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This is clearly an outstanding camera. Pictures are crisp and clear. I bought an older one because I didnt need high end and am very happy with it. I think they are now up to the D5500 level, so this is a few years old. For me, who is only getting into photography, this is a great product. I also picked up a case and one of the newer super fast memory cards, but not the newest version. I will say that as fast as those cards are, you almost want faster. Takes a half second to store and ready for the next shot. I might try the super duper versions. The 24.2 mega pixels really comes through. I shoot a lot on my iPhone and the difference is clearly noticeable. Shots have much more detail and clarify. You can tell instantly what camera took a shot. Biggest win here for me is the multi focus. Its is amazing. Not only is it fast, but multiple items in each shot are focused and clear. Significant upgrade from a phone camera.

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I spent a good couple months looking for cameras I thought would be an upgrade from my Nikon D60, without breaking the bank. I must have tested numerous cameras in store, but happened to find that the features of the D5300 meshed well with what I was doing. Im not a professional photographer at all, and I wouldnt even really classify as an enthusiast, but here are my observations from a layman. The shutter speed is quick, with much less time required between shots - flash or not - than the D60. You notice this especially under low light conditions. I primarily take photos in low light situations such as dinners and restaurants where the ambiance is generally romantic. I have little to compare this to aside from my D60, but it does appear colors are much more vibrant, and the addition of having a liveview screen is nice. I wanted to use this for video too, but I have yet to really delve into taking quality videos with this. I have a video camera that seems much more reliable when it comes to focusing, and pan speed. That being said, I have very limited knowledge on using this as a video camera, and Im sure with additional usage Ill get better at it. Overall Im extremely happy with my purchase.

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Been waiting to upgrade from the D5100 which has been terrific in itself. Have been apprehensive in the upgrade for the specifications are significant I have put it off. Now the good old D5100 is good (& worn) and the D5300 being new, (along with a price drop since the roll out of the D5600) So, I purchased a body only for all the DX lens and accessories sync right into my usage. Glad I waited and glad I have bought something of improvement. Wi-Fi, GPS, 24.4 meg, Sharper images and a smaller, lighter body and I win! In addition, now I have an additional battery & charger. Rocs Shop as the Amazon dealer was also terrific receiving my camera in less than 35 hours! In addition, today I used the camera and its new layout of controls and on-screen menus are greatly appreciated and already have become second nature. The wi-fi connection to my LG android does work and didnt take to much to set-up. Still looking around for the perfect app for this etc.

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So, heres the scoop. This camera arrived broken. Some of the features did not work. So from that standpoint I should give this only one star. However I contacted Amazon and they had the vendor contact me, which they did very quickly. The vendor paid to have me ship it back and reimbursed me the full price. So, no harm, no foul. I am giving the vendor the 4 stars, not the camera itself. I did purchase the camera again from a local photo store, same price, and this one works great! So I can also say that this D5300 camera is wonderful and gives me the photos I expect. I sold my Nikon D60 to buy this one. Although the D60 was a wonderful camera, this new camera lets me take videos with sound and the screen on the back can be folded in many directions. I had this kind of screen on my Nikon Coolpix800 and loved it. I do a lot of nature pictures and it is sometimes helpful to put the camera on the ground to take a picture and with this screen I can still see what Im taking a picture of without laying on the ground. Same thing when I need to hold it overhead.

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I got a refurbished unit from a reputable vendor at a great price. It is a rather light camera and smaller than I thought but has such a nice rubberized grip. I bought it with the 18-55 mm VR kit lens since Im just starting out and I graduated from a mirrorless Sony NEX-3N. I then bought the 55-200 mm zoom lens, and the 35 mm 1.8 prime lens. After a week of figuring things out (it really did take that long to get a decent shot), I am won over by its amazing sensor, the lovely articulating screen, solid yet light construction, peer-to-peer wifi, fast autofocus, and many more adjustment features that were lacking in my Sony NEX-3N. I took pictures from my old camera and new and there is a significant difference in quality in low lighting situations especially. Also, the additional 8 megapixels to 24 from 16 clarifies the images considerably and a reasonable post processing cropping does not degrade the image. Ive taken some pretty amazing images and with the right settings and lenses you can get professional quality photos. I was not wowed by the camera initially, but once I got the hang of using it, I am very happy with it. I feel it has enough headroom in which I can grow as a photographer. This is not a professional camera by the lack of more refined adjustments (like front and back autofocus adjustments), one control dial and only one SD card slot-but its not a basic model. I would hazard to say it has enough for an intermediate level photographer, but it might be too complicated for a beginner. In short here are my likes and observed weaknesses with this camera: Pros Its the right size and weight to fit in my bag so its always with me. "The best camera is the one thats with you." Chase Jarvis It feels great in my hand A view finder with a diopter adjustment and accessories shoe (totally lacking in a lot of mirrorless cameras). An articulating display thats pretty detailed and bright. An advanced 24 megapixel APS-C 1.5 crop sensor Phase-detection autofocus and contrast in live-view with up to 39 points The removal of the optical low-pass filter for a higher level of detail (that wont be realized until I get some optically superior lenses that can fully resolve the 24 megapixel detail). 2016 pixel RGB TTL exposure meter sensor Peer-to-peer wifi to transfer photos to my tablet and smartphone, and also remotely fire the camera. Availability of lenses at relatively dirt-cheap prices that are pretty sharp and autofocus quickly Battery lasts pretty long when using viewfinder An actual wall charger for the battery (it was in-camera charging with the Sony) Cons No touch screen so toggling feels a little dated with everything being touch screen now Dial function operates shutter speed and you need to depress other buttons at the same time to adjust aperture and ISO Some strange locations for certain buttons like shutter release settings and programmable function button. Poor documentation about more advanced features No built in motor so many legacy f mount lenses are manual focus only The viewfinder is a little small and has 95% coverage Live-view is slower than molasses GPS function is junk You cant make adjustments to the camera settings while controlling it from your tablet or smartphone A little on the high side if you pay full price Battery drains quickly when using wifi and in Live-view mode. Some iffy focus issues with the Nikon 35 mm 1.8 prime lens at the widest apertures in low light. Some have complained online about this combination presenting minor problems. My advice for beginners is to buy the d3300. Its considerably cheaper, has the same sensor, removal of the optical low-pass filter, and has a built in lens motor. Granted it only has 11 auto-focus points, a 420 pixel RGB light meter sensor, a smaller fixed screen, and no wifi or crappy GPS. You can buy the wifi module separately but it does protrude from the side of the camera body.

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I love this camera! Ive had it for about half a year now, and it works perfectly for the style of pictures I take. It takes high quality photos without a $2,000+ price tag, and there are a lot of different lenses you can get to experiment with different styles. I would absolutely recommend it to beginners or intermediate photographers who are on a budget. I attached some photos Ive taken as examples of how Im using it. I have a Tamron 70-300 macro lens, and a Micro-NIKKOR 40 mm f/2.8G I use quite often.

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I really like this camera. The D5300 has far more functions than I can take advantage of, but I am learning as I go. I have the camera set to Manual, so I must choose all the settings (ISO, shutter speed, Aperture etc.) myself, There are a ton of pre-programmed functions that you can take advantage of, and if you go that route you will take great pictures, and not understand how photography works. I choose to go the other way, so I have to learn the fundamentals. Either way is valid. The camera takes great pictures, and I am using it as I acquire lenses, and to learn the hobby before getting a more professional setup. I chose the D5300 over the D5500 as it is cheaper, and I dont really need the options of the D5500 for the additional price. Quite happy with the purchase

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I had a passion for photography since high school. 2years of classes. Where I fell in love with photography The Camera though is very great. Once I got my lens. The photos I took were crystal clear. Right now I only have the one lens. Still waiting on my zoom lens. Im looking forward to doing nature shots animal shots. But so far all the photos ive taken came out perfect. My only downside is the wifi isnt simple. I got it to connect to my phone but really wanted it to be on my desktop. If I figure out the computer wifi thing Ill leg you know or if you know please help me figure that out But yes overall I would highly recommend this camera to anyone if your willing to learn all the features the device had to lffer

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